Tender

002511 Non -Print Legal Deposit Publisher (NPLD) Portal

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking to establish a new platform to offer the Non-Print Legal Deposit Publisher (NPLD) Portal service. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, and will be delivered across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process is at the active stage, following an open procedure. Key dates include a tender end date of 27 March 2025 and a contract period from 5 May 2025 to 6 May 2025.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to demonstrate innovative solutions and uphold stringent security standards. Companies focused on scalable technology and cybersecurity, including SMEs and social enterprises, are highly suitable for this project. Successful bidders will benefit from a high-value contract of £350,000, with the potential to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002511 Non -Print Legal Deposit Publisher (NPLD) Portal

Notice Description

Most NPLD content is provided by larger publishers through commercial supply chain channels and is accompanied by well-formed metadata. Following the cyber-attack, we are seeking a new platform to provide this Publisher Portal Service. This should utilise modern, scalable technology that meets the security needs of the British Library and our LDL partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1951a495-ef48-4faf-9948-de295218c8d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 6 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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